plainspoken Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- blunt
- straight
- forthright
- vocal
- open
- out-front
- straightforward
- unguarded
- free-spoken
- unreserved
- plain
- earnest
- openhearted
- forthcoming
- up-front
- direct
Weak:
- inconsiderate
- ungracious
- brusk
- ingenuous
- undiplomatic
- outgoing
- curt
- innocent
- undesigning
- uninhibited
- sincere
- sharp
- crusty
- brusque
- unpretentious
- vociferous
- freehearted
- bluff
- gruff
- foursquare
- unpretending
- thoughtless
- guileless
- impolite
- tactless
- artless
- rude
- naive
- unsubtle
- abrupt
- unrestrained
- unaffected
- natural
- na-ve
- real
Strongest:
- ambiguous
- dissembling
- unforthcoming
- laconic
- laconic
- ambiguous
- evasive
- quiet
- quiet
- evasive
- taciturn
- uncommunicative
- unforthcoming
- restrained
- inhibited
- reserved
- dissembling
- restrained
- inhibited
- reticent
- reserved
- uncommunicative
- reticent
- taciturn
Strong:
- civil
- considerate
- uncandid
- politic
- tactful
- tactful
- circuitous
- considerate
- civil
- uncandid
- close-mouthed
- circuitous
- diplomatic
- polite
- tight-lipped
- equivocal
- courteous
- tight-lipped
- close-mouthed
- diplomatic
- equivocal
- politic
- courteous
- polite
Weak:
No Weak antonyms found.
plainspoken Meaning
plainspoken (s)
using simple and direct language
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
plainspoken Sentence Examples
- The candidate's plainspoken remarks resonated with voters who appreciated her honesty.
- The doctor delivered the diagnosis in a plainspoken manner, ensuring the patient fully understood.
- The historian's plainspoken account of the war dispelled many misconceptions.
- The professor's plainspoken lecture helped students grasp the complex material.
- The journalist wrote a plainspoken article, presenting the facts without embellishment.
- The politician's plainspoken speech captivated the audience with its candor.
- The lawyer's plainspoken opening statement set the tone for the trial.
- The teacher used plainspoken language to explain the concept to struggling students.
- The CEO's plainspoken annual report provided transparency and accountability to shareholders.
- The author's plainspoken memoir offered a raw and intimate glimpse into his life experiences.
FAQs About the word plainspoken
using simple and direct language, characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
honest, candid, frank,outspoken, blunt, straight, forthright, vocal, open, out-front
ambiguous, dissembling, unforthcoming, laconic, laconic, ambiguous, evasive, quiet, quiet, evasive
The candidate's plainspoken remarks resonated with voters who appreciated her honesty.
The doctor delivered the diagnosis in a plainspoken manner, ensuring the patient fully understood.
The historian's plainspoken account of the war dispelled many misconceptions.
The professor's plainspoken lecture helped students grasp the complex material.
